Lake of the Woods offers a diversity of trail opportunities, from paved bike paths to forested hiking, and a StoryWalk trail. The majority of hiking trails are located in Buffalo Trace. View the comprehensive Lake of the Woods site map here.
Buffalo Trace Perimeter Loop
2.8 mi | Mowed/Dirt | Flat | Elevation Gain: 128ft | Maximum Grade: 5%
This loop connects to many other trails inside Buffalo trace, all Buffalo Trace trails are located here.
Bike Path
3.3 mi | Paved | Light hills | Elevation Gain: 71ft | Maximum Grade: 4%
ADA parking is available at all trailhead parking lots. Both Buffalo Trace parking lots have bathrooms, and the eastern lot has a water fountain.
Floodplain Trail
0.2 mi | Dirt | Flat | Elevation Gain: 6ft | Maximum Grade: 1%
Crosses Bluebell Bridge and ends at the Covered Bridge. After heavy rainfall, this trail is particularly muddy.
Rayburn-Purnell Woods
0.5 mi | Dirt | Flat | Elevation Gain: 19ft | Maximum Grade: 1%
Connects to the Bike Path.
Stidham Woods
1.2 mi | Mowed/Dirt/Paved | Flat | Elevation Gain: 45ft | Maximum Grade: 1%
Connects to the Bike Path.
Museum Meander Loop (Storywalk Trail)
0.7 mi | Mowed/Paved | Flat | Elevation Gain: 22ft | Maximum Grade: 1%
Connects to the Bike Path and Museum of the Grand Prairie.